Aaron Sharockman fellowship project 2016–2017

PolitiFact, a political claim and fact-checking website published by the Tampa Bay Times, will create a new online tool to document the campaign promises of the next U.S. president and track whether he or she stays true to those promises in the White House. Journalists can also use the promise-tracking tool to categorize the promises of local or state politicians. PolitiFact Executive Director Aaron Sharockman will lead the project.

Stories about Aaron Sharockman fellowship project 2016–2017

Eight fellowships have been awarded for the 2016-2017 academic year by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. The projects range from emerging technologies and watchdog journalism to community engagement and navigating new business models.